What should I do if my trackpad is acting up?

Recently, my trackpad has been acting up-- it acts as if i have two fingers on it even though i only have one, it doesn't recognize my fourth finger, and sometimes the cursor just doesn't move or it just shakes even when im not touching the trackpad.
This problem just started today and goes in and out.
*But Now, after i just turned off my mac, the track pad seems to be all right, but there are a few, very slight signs of the trackpad still acting up.
Should I go ahead to my apple dealer to ask about this issue or is there something I can do on my own to resolve this problem?

Marphie
Try a PRAM reset. To do this shutdown the computer. With your left hand hold down the option+command keys. Power the computer on and immediately with your right hand little finger hold down the P key, with your index finger hold down the R key. Wait until you hear the Apple chime twice and release all keys. Let the computer boot up normally. Try that and see if it helps. Follow up here and let us know if that worked for you.
Joseph

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